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SalaryThe UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL), established in October 2022, aims to advance UK telecommunications by ensuring network security, accelerating 5G deployment, and fostering industry growth.
As a Technical Project Manager (TPM), you'll play a pivotal role in securing the UK's telecommunication infrastructure and driving innovative projects. Operating at the intersection of standards bodies, cybersecurity agencies, academia, and industry stakeholders, you'll lead the delivery of critical projects.
Based at our Midlands site near Birmingham, you'll collaborate with a team of over 30 telecom experts in a state-of-the-art facility.
Responsibilities:
- Lead project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with suppliers, technical experts, and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and technical challenges.
- Manage project finances and reporting within our governance framework.
We are now working in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote and office working. We strive to offer a great work life balance - if you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where it is business possible. In addition, there is a wide range of Benefits available to you as an NPL employee.
About You
We're seeking Technical Project Managers with a passion for telecommunications and a proven track record of project leadership.
Requirements:
- Experience in hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
- Proficiency in IT systems delivery, including storage, servers, networks, firewalls, and support services.
- Knowledge of telecommunication systems and RF networks (4G, 5G).
- Strong background in cybersecurity and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects with multiple stakeholders and manage change effectively.
- Proficiency in MS Project and project management methodologies.
- Ideally educated to a degree level in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews conducted throughout.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in this specific area means that nationality, residency and security requirements are more tightly defined than others. To work in this role, you will need to have an DV clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an DV clearance.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled, black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
